Joao Paulo Lima De Oliveira claims victory from pole!Hiroaki Ishiura takes second for his first podium since the opening race of the season, with stand-in Andrea Caldarelli coming in third.

On August 23-24, Round 4 of the Super Formula Championship took place at the Twin Ring Motegi Circuit. Joao Paulo Lima De Oliveira (Lenovo TEAM IMPUL) led from start to finish for a comprehensive victory—his second of the season. A sudden downpour in the closing laps resulted in the race finishing behind the safety car. Hiroaki Ishiura (P.MU/CERUMO INGING) claimed second place for his first podium since the opening race of the season, while in third position was Andrea Caldarelli (PETRONAS TEAM TOM’S), who was standing in for Andre Lotterer.